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Acts 4

Acts 4:32

Sharing among Believers · Acts 4:32–37
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Translations

Modern
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.
Traditional
And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common.
Literal
Now the multitude of those having believed were one in heart and soul, and no one claimed anything of that being his to be his own, but all things were to them in common.
Latin
Multitudinis autem credentium erat cor unum et anima una: nec quisquam eorum quæ possidebat, aliquid suum esse dicebat, sed erant illis omnia communia.

Interlinear

Greek
English
The multitude of believers was one in heart and soul. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they owned.

Notes

Acts 4:32–35

The sharing among the early believers was remarkable (see also 2:44–45; compare 6:1). They were united in heart and mind (they thought alike and shared the same purpose). They freely shared what they owned to meet the needs of other believers. This sharing was voluntary and not forced. It responded to real needs in the community and was motivated by Christian love and care for one another.

Events

Parallels

Acts 2:42–47

Glossary

Alms Beggar Believers Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Courts and Trials Fellowship Peter, the Apostle Soul

Topics

All Christians should be As Missionaries in Devoting all Property to God Beneficence: The First Christians Church: Harmonious Fellowship of Communism: General Scriptures Concerning Community Service Liberality in Jerusalem Sharing Simplicity: The Christians Unity of the Righteous